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What should a driver do when they encounter mud on the road?

  1. Gradually increase speed so that the mud on the road will not stick to the tyres.
  2. Apply the brakes immediately and put on the hazard warning lights.
  3. Correct answerReduce speed and be aware of farm or works vehicles on the road.
  4. Change to a lower gear and pump the brakes to see how slippery the surface is.

Explanation

Where there is mud on the road you should slow down and be aware that there is a danger of skidding. Your stopping distance will also be greater where there is mud on the road.

Read in Chinese

司机在遇到路面泥泞时应该怎么做?

  1. 逐渐加速,以防止道路上的泥土粘在轮胎上。
  2. 立即刹车并打开危险警示灯。
  3. 减速并注意道路上的农用或施工车辆。
  4. 换到低档并轻踩刹车以测试路面有多滑。

当道路上有泥时,你应该减速并注意打滑的危险。在道路有泥的情况下,你的制动距离也会增加。

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